Custom Tours

Wondering where to begin? You can take a look at a few of our scheduled tours on this web site to get some ideas as to where we can visit, what you can do, and how much to budget. But there is so much more to do and see, so let us know what we can do to make your dream trip come true!

Note: We are a small two person team offering customized tours. We unfortunately do not offer day tours.

We also like to learn a little bit about you and your travel style, so we can recommend the best rides and activities for you. Here are a few questions to get the conversation rolling. Remember, there are no wrong answers!

General Information

First, a few questions on your previous travels:

Name*Email address*Have you travelled to Italy before? Many times?Are you celebrating a milestone, or special occassion? Or are you looking to check one more item off of your bucket list?How many are in your group?What did you love about your previous visits to Italy, or elsewhere?When would you like to travel?

What activities are right for you?

Do you bike, hike, walk, or ski, or would you like to do a bit of each?How much of your vacation day would you like to be cycling, hiking, walking or skiing? (Check one, or more if a mixed group)After an active morning, I am ready to enjoy a nice lunch and a leisurely afternoon exploring, shopping, or just hanging out until our evening wine tasting. I like to be active, but I also wish to have plenty of opportunity to tour the sights and enjoy Italy! At 4pm, I am more interested in a glass of prosecco than another 10 miles in the saddle.I’m looking to spend most of the day outside, enjoying a vigorous day in beautiful surroundings. A good tasty lunch is fuel for my afternoon. I love being active and I want to spend most of my vacation doing just that. In the evening I can relax and enjoy the group camaraderie over a fantastic meal.I’ve never tried an active vacation, so I’m not sure what will work. I’d like to take each day as it comes, with the option to build in rest days if I feel that’s the best for me. I may be up for a full morning of activity on some days, but may want shorter route options on other days. Shopping, museums, city tours and other activities are just as important as enjoying the outdoors.We’ve got SO many route options in Italy, we’d like you to help us choose between them all!I am a beginning cyclist, who feels comfortable on shorter routes, with perhaps some days devoted to walking or hiking rather than a full week of cycling.I am a regular cyclist who enjoys a moderate pace and flatter terrain, with only the occasional inevitable hill.I am a cyclist comfortable with longer distances and rolling hills, and would enjoy an opportunity to challenge myself on a good climb or twoI am an experienced climber, looking for the ultimate Dolomite challenge. I am ready to tackle climbs that are to difficult to be included in the Giro d’Italia. Bring it on!Help us by picking which of the following best describes your cycling, hiking or skiing style.I prefer to travel with a group, regardless of the pace. I want to enjoy the sights, sounds, and company of fellow travelers.I like to travel at my own pace, stopping to take photos, have a snack, or just rest and admire my beautiful surroundings. I feel most comfortable cycling/hiking at my own speed and not slowing others down.I am an experienced cyclist/hiker who prefers to travel at my own speed. I would find traveling with a group moving at a slower pace difficult, and much prefer being free to ride a challenging route at my favored pacing.Do you prefer to stay in one place for your week long tour, or would you like to visit a couple of different towns?For those who like to unpack and stay put, we can create a villa-based program where you make you home for the week in an elegant rental villa or hotel.For those who want to wander, we can create itineraries that locate us in 2-3 lovely hotels, from country locations to more lively cities, depending upon how you wish to spend your down time.For those who want to ride and cover a lot of ground, we can travel throughout the week, through the Dolomites, or even across Italy, sea to sea.For skiers and snowboarders, what terrain do you enjoy?We prefer beginner and intermediate slopes, nice gentle groomed terrain.We ski groomed terrain at any level, including expert. We prefer to avoid ungroomed terrain and bumpsWe ski everything on the mountain, including bumps, steeps, and treesWe have a mix of abilities, and even some travelers who are non-skiers, or enjoy a day or two off the slopes

Other Amenities:

What other activities would you enjoy? Cooking classes, wine tastings, cycling clinics - let us know!What type of accommodations do you prefer?I like to treat myself to the top luxury hotels during my vacations. I expect elegant surroundings, top notch services, and matchless customer service.I don’t spend a lot of time in my hotel room, and prefer to spend my money on other things. I do expect clean and comfortable surroundings. I prefer smaller family run accommodations where a welcoming staff makes me feel at home, and is there to assist with any requests.Please verify you are not a computer, by typing the following fields (computers can't ride bikes!)

Thank you so much for completing our Design Your Own Tour form. You should be hearing back from me (Kathy) shortly!

You can also contact me to let me know the form is on it's way, especially if you are unsure of whether it was sent correctly, or if you have more to add. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Our passion is creating intimate, personalized cycling, skiing, and hiking adventures that explore an authentic Italy - its outdoor beauty, its hidden back roads, its small family producers, its traditional wines, at your preferred pace.

Learn more about outdoor activities, history, and the regions of Italy. Visit Vernon's Italy travel guide.